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Hey all,
can someone suggest me an actual ROM available for my Droid3 with greek language support? Currently i'm runnin' stock but would like to switch to a custom ROM without Verizon bloatware. I purchased already ROM Manager. Which ROM should I use which also support greek language? CM9 is not the best, because of lacking Bluetooth Audio support and not working video acceleration (cam and video restriction). I use often and therefore need Bluetooth Audio connect with my car as I listen lots of music through this function. I also would like to have a working camera and video on my phone.
Is Liberty better than Maverick or the other way? Or maybe something absolutely different? Please help me in decision and tell me where to find the ROM for downloading with instructions.
Thanks to @ll
Sloop said:
Hey all,
can someone suggest me an actual ROM available for my Droid3 with greek language support? Currently i'm runnin' stock but would like to switch to a custom ROM without Verizon bloatware. I purchased already ROM Manager. Which ROM should I use which also support greek language? CM9 is not the best, because of lacking Bluetooth Audio support and not working video acceleration (cam and video restriction). I use often and therefore need Bluetooth Audio connect with my car as I listen lots of music through this function. I also would like to have a working camera and video on my phone.
Is Liberty better than Maverick or the other way? Or maybe something absolutely different? Please help me in decision and tell me where to find the ROM for downloading with instructions.
Thanks to @ll
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none of RAM you mention contains greek language, the dev' pull it (among others) out for saving space. the only one i found with many languages
is CM4D3 (2011-11-16 1445) from http://blog.hash-of-codes.com/downloads/motorola-droid-3/cyanogenmod/ (CyanogenMod 7 Builds at the bottom of the page)
of course is always another option is to download GO Keyboard (from market) & Greek for GO Keyboard
Alright,but GO keyboard is only helpful for input text,isn't it? So CM is supporting greek but as far I know CM9 lacks of Bluetooth audio functionality as well as camera bugs. What about the older CM7, does it work with bluetooth and camera?
Sent von my 486 DX2-66MHz with 1200 Baud via Datex-J
Sloop said:
the older CM7, does it work with bluetooth and camera?
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i didn't meet any bluetooth or camera problems with those rom's, just keep to nandroid! backup before any doing....
what for do I need Nandroid Backup? Where can I found more infos and installation instruction + HowTo for NandroidBackup? I tried some hotkeys when powering on my phone, but I am not able to get into a backup boot menu (recovery backup),huh?
so can I use CM7 and Bluetooth Audio with 100% camera/video function?
Would CM9 also work with 3rd party camera video apps? I don't understand exactly which restriction CM9 has when I read all the time "hardware codec, video acceleration bugs, etc..." what does that mean exactly? Can 3rd party apps solve this issue?
Sloop said:
what for do I need Nandroid Backup? Where can I found more infos and installation instruction + HowTo for NandroidBackup? I tried some hotkeys when powering on my phone, but I am not able to get into a backup boot menu (recovery backup),huh?
so can I use CM7 and Bluetooth Audio with 100% camera/video function?
Would CM9 also work with 3rd party camera video apps? I don't understand exactly which restriction CM9 has when I read all the time "hardware codec, video acceleration bugs, etc..." what does that mean exactly? Can 3rd party apps solve this issue?
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1. what for do I need Nandroid Backup: nandroid backup is essential method for rollback (in case of brick or if you just not satisfied with rom you installed)
2. infos and installation instruction: http://blog.hash-of-codes.com/how-to-safestrap/
and "[HOW-TO] Install Safestrap and Create a Backup" http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-3-hacks/181416-how-install-safestrap-create-backup.html
and [HOW-TO] Use Safestrap (backup and flash) (WIP) http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-3-hacks/181636-how-use-safestrap-backup-flash-wip.html
3. so can I use CM7 and Bluetooth Audio with 100% camera/video function: not 100% but close to
4. Would CM9 also work with 3rd party camera video: from my personal experience (i tried all of them) none of the CM9's roms is fitting to daily use (yet)
hope it's helpful ....
Looks complicated to me. I have purchased ROM Manager some days ago and I installed it by choosing "Motorola Droid 3". When I open the application "ROM Manager" it says
Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 5.0.2.6
Lastest Recover: ClockworkMod 5.0.2.6
Of course I granted superuser access to this ROM Manager. But I have the problem, that I cannot boot into the recovery menu. I tried both:
a) within ROM Manager I click on the second line "Reboot Into Recovery". My device restarts, but nothing specially happens. It does an usual boot procedure.
b) I tried also to power off my phone, then hold down simultaneously three buttons: the Menu-Button on the head display (bottom left corner) + VolumeUpKey (on the right side of my device) + PowerButton (top side of my device). Nothing happens --> I figured out when booting by pressing the VolDownKey + PowerKey then I get a small text that my phone is ready for programming or something like that. But whatever key I press, nothing happens. Only if I push the power putton my device reboots.
So, how do I get into this recovery menu where I can install ROMs and use Nandroid Backup to save my actual stock rom with all my settings?
I have ROM Manager Premium. Any help appreciated.
get into this recovery menu: power off, then just hold M button on keyboard then power
BUT!! that is not the way you should do it
I already discovered this mode but: isnt this a boot menu of Motorola itself? I am not able to run a backup within this menu.
Now I uninstalled ROM Manager and rebooted my Droid3. Then I installed Hash Code's Safestrap.apk designed for Droid3. I choosed "install recovery" and when I reboot I am able to access a boot menu by hitting the menu button while in splash screen. From this boot menu I choosed Backup/Restore, then Backup to external SD card.But as soon the process starts I get an error that the image could not be created.
Do I have to prepare somehow my SD card on a special way, before using this backup method?
Sent von my 486 DX2-66MHz with 1200 Baud via Datex-J
Sloop said:
I already discovered this mode but: isnt this a boot menu of Motorola itself? I am not able to run a backup within this menu.
Now I uninstalled ROM Manager and rebooted my Droid3. Then I installed Hash Code's Safestrap.apk designed for Droid3. I choosed "install recovery" and when I reboot I am able to access a boot menu by hitting the menu button while in splash screen. From this boot menu I choosed Backup/Restore, then Backup to external SD card.But as soon the process starts I get an error that the image could not be created.
Do I have to prepare somehow my SD card on a special way, before using this backup method?
Sent von my 486 DX2-66MHz with 1200 Baud via Datex-J
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did you ROOT your device?
what ver. of CWM you used?
did “Safe System” is enable? - green letters, (if not then turn it on in the Safestrap Menu)
Sorry I forgot to edit my last post.I rebooted my device and then was able to perform a backup.Although a message appeared something like (directory /android.application not found,skipping...blah blah) the backup returned OK. I verified it and it seems ok (hope so! ) and yes,my Droid3 is rooted of course.
Sent von my 486 DX2-66MHz with 1200 Baud via Datex-J
so just for verify, boot into CWM and try to restore, if restore completed successfully go back and 'reboot system now'
if your device comup normally than:
your battery must! no less than 70% charging
- copy the ROM zip file to your SD card,
- boot into CWM
- wipe data/fectory reset
- install zip from sdcard
reboot
Actual my battery is under 50% and I dont want to attach my USB cable to charge the battery. I will wait till its decharged, cause I want to have full charge/decharge cycles to get better batt-lifecycles.
What does happen when I enable Safestrap menu, I got a warning when trying to enable this. It said that its not possible to be undone.
And on this thread a user told me that CM7 works fine with BluetoohAudio and camera/video, and others say it wont. Whats true?
i'm not familiar with any "enable Safestrap" warning like you mention.
on my xt860 the "safe system:enable" and the CM7 works fine with BluetoohAudio and camera/video
This is place where you can come and ask questions regarding support as well as any other general discussion for the Null rom. Please keep the development thread to just that DEVELOPMENT. The developer of this rom is here to develop and not here to answer your questions because you can't take the time to figure out the answer yourself. This will be a community driven thread. Therefore, if you feel something needs to be added to the OP please mention me in a post and I'll take a look
If you need to download the rom free to stop by the dev thread to download. However, if I see you ask a question in here and then go to that thread to ask the same question I will be handing out infractions. Please consider this your only warning.
On a side note, I'll be transferring the OP of this thread to a person with this device in due time. However, for the moment this needed to be created. If you are willing to take the OP from me please feel free to send me a PM. The only requirement that I would have is that you keep it updated properly.
FAQ / IT DOESNT WORK ! WAH
INTERNET ACCESS
GO INTO "FULL SETTINGS -> BLUETOOTH -> SELECT YOUR PHONE SETTING ICON (ON THE RIGHT OF PHONE NAME) -> TICK INTERNET ACCESS".
ENSURE BLUETOOTH TETHERING IS ENABLED ON YOUR PHONE BEFORE HAND OBVIOUSLY.
*NOTE* ENSURE YOUR MOBILE DEVICE SUPPORTS TETHERING, US VARIANT PHONES HAVE RESTRICTIONS INPLACE. REFER TO THE US INTERNET TETHERING THREAD.
*NOTE 2* BLUETOOTH TETHERING DOES NOT AUTO RECONNECT, INSTALL THIS THIRDPARTY SOLUTION ON YOUR GEAR TO ENABLE AUTO RECONNECT.
PLAYSTORE / GOOGLE ACCOUNT MANAGER HAS STOPPED..
VERIFY YOU HAVE A BLUETOOTH INTERNET TETHERING CONNECTION ESTABLISHED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ADD A GOOGLE ACCOUNT.
MUST NOT BE USING THIRD PARTY TETHERING, EG. PDANET.
HOW DO I FULL WIPE?
BOOT INTO RECOVERY MODE AND SELECT THE "RECOVERY" OPTION. DO THIS AFTER FLASHING THE ROM
UNABLE TO WAKE GEAR WHILE IN PHONE CALL
THIS IS CAUSED BY THE HOME BUTTON REMAP MOD, THE HOME BUTTON MUST BE PRESSED IN ORDER TO WAKE THE GEAR UP IN THIS STATE.
ONLY WORK AROUND IS TO EITHER USE THE WRIST WAKEUP GESTURE OR DISABLE THE HOME BUTTON REMAP MOD.
*NOTE* BY DISABLING THE HOME BUTTON REMAP MOD, THIS WILL DISABLE THE ABILITY TO MANUALLY LOCK THE SCREEN WHILE USING A CUSTOM LAUNCHER.
DOUBLE TAP BRIGHTNESS/SOUND TOGGLE HAS DISAPPEARED
THIS IS CAUSED BY USING THE FULL SYSTEM UI, SIMPLY PUT IT REPLACES THE DOUBLE TAP WINDOW WITH THE NOTIFICATION SHADE. BY USING GRAVITYBOX YOU CAN ADD ADDITIONAL TOGGLES LIKE BRIGHTNESS & SOUND TILES TO THE FULL NOTIFICATION SHADE.
OTHERWISE SIMPLY REFLASH THE ROM WITH THE FULL SYSTEMUI OPTION UNTICKED.
SCREEN FLICKERING/GITTERING
THIS IS CAUSED BY THE INITIAL BOOTUP, REBUILDING THE CACHE AND INITIALIZING ALL THE APPS. GIVE YOUR GEAR A FEW MINUTES TO SETUP AND RESTART.
SCREEN UNLOCKS TO NOVALAUNCHER PAGE PREVIEW?
GO INTO "NOVA SETTINGS -> GESTURES -> HOME BUTTON -> NONE".
ENABLE DEVELOPER SETTINGS / USB DEBUGGING
GO INTO "SETTINGS -> GEAR INFO -> ABOUT GEAR", TAP SOFTWARE VERSION 10 TIMES.
ENABLE UNKNOWN SOURCE APK INSTALLATION
GO INTO "FULL SETTINGS -> SECURITY -> TICK UNKNOWN SOURCES".
ENABLE MTP
GO INTO "FULL SETTINGS -> STORAGE -> MENU BUTTON (TOP RIGHT OF SCREEN) -> USB COMPUTER CONNECTION -> MEDIA DEVICE (MTP)".
WATCH STYLER NOT WORKING
ENSURE ITS SELECTED AS THE DEFAULT WATCHFACE IN GEAR MANAGER.
IF CLOCK FACE DOES NOT UPDATE UPON CHANGING, RESTART GEAR.
DOUBLE CLICK HOME BUTTON DOESNT WORK ON TOUCHWIZ LAUNCHER !
*NOTE* DO NOT DO THE FOLLOWING IF YOU ARE USING NOVALAUNCHER, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MANUALLY LOCK YOUR GEAR.
*NOTE 2* YOU CAN SIMPLY REFLASH THE ROM WITHOUT WIPING AND DISABLE THE HOME BUTTON REMAP MOD.
NAVIGATE/PULL THE FOLLOWING FILE FROM YOUR GEAR: /SYSTEM/USR/KEYLAYOUT/GPIO-KEYS.XML
EDIT IN A TEXT EDITOR SO IT LOOKS LIKE THE BELOW:
Code:
key 115 VOLUME_UP WAKE
key 114 VOLUME_DOWN WAKE
key 116 POWER WAKE
[B]key 172 HOME WAKE[/B]
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Amazing. This thread is very much needed song as how the dev thread keeps getting cluttered with posts that wouldn't be there if some one would have read
sent from my Note 3 or Galaxy Gear
Yeah this thread is an awesome idea to leave the general discussion and support issues out of the other thread.
Whenever I select "recovery" it doesn't give me an option to install the rom?
I followed the steps for the root and the add the .zip to my SD card on the phone. When I select the option for recovery it just does a system restore on it. Any help?
You need to flash twrp first
sent from my Note 3 or Galaxy Gear
feature request
[what about to include support fpr AquaMail client?
I'm using it and I think it is the better at the moment
The developer could be interesting....
Just a quick (somewhat noob) enquiry about the Gear and what this ROM can do for it, as I'm thinking of picking up a Note3 + Gear from work (Vodafone), as the watch is free.
Firstly, I hate Touchwiz with a passion! I don't wish for anyone to read that in an angry way, but I'm really not fond of the colours, themeing, etc. of that particular UI. I much prefer vanilla Android and, as such, would look to root the Note3 and install CM or an equivalent on it.
Would I then lose any functionality of the Gear? Can the GearManager APK be installed on a non-TW ROM?
I'll need a bit of an idiot's guide for the whole thing, but it's nothing I can't research.
Pepski said:
Just a quick (somewhat noob) enquiry about the Gear and what this ROM can do for it, as I'm thinking of picking up a Note3 + Gear from work (Vodafone), as the watch is free.
Firstly, I hate Touchwiz with a passion! I don't wish for anyone to read that in an angry way, but I'm really not fond of the colours, themeing, etc. of that particular UI. I much prefer vanilla Android and, as such, would look to root the Note3 and install CM or an equivalent on it.
Would I then lose any functionality of the Gear? Can the GearManager APK be installed on a non-TW ROM?
I'll need a bit of an idiot's guide for the whole thing, but it's nothing I can't research.
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No. Sadly not.
Or at least not with all the bells and whistles working.
I actually am testing CM11 on my note 3 as I type. I was wondering if someone could link me to the latest gear manager so I could test how it works.
Sent from my Note 3 w/ CM11
ktetreault14 said:
I actually am testing CM11 on my note 3 as I type. I was wondering if someone could link me to the latest gear manager so I could test how it works.
Sent from my Note 3 w/ CM11
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Here's 2 versions. The latest and the previous one, a lot of people are having problems with the latest, and even Samsung supposedly admitted it was bugged and they were going to release a new one. The previous version seems to work fine for people, and there's no real functional updates on the latest one anyway, so you might prefer it.
Latest version - 1.5.121601
Previous version - 1.5.120903
I couldn't get cm11 to download the necessary apks for gear manager so I restored a tw backup and backed up the apks themselves. When I went to restore them the only ones that would not restore were the weather and svoice. It is paired now with gear manager running in the notifications. Still testing out what works and what doesn't
Sent from my Note 3 w/ CM11
Running 16, removed Ms. Pac-Man for running too slow on the Gear, everything's running smooth.
Sent from Spaceball One.
I have nexus 5 rooted and running null16, could anyone please point me out how to make gear manager to work?has anyone made notifications work? so far i can just make calls from it and syncs the time.I have read everywhere but nothing works so far and i can't seem to find a reliable sorce of information. If we could make something like an app and null to be modified to work with that so we lose gear manager dependency i belive that would be a game changer . Fomey i will donate something pretty soon as i allways apreciate work from people creative like yourself .
EDIT: 15 AUD for you Fomey, thank you for your work !
reboot after install of null_16
i have attempted several times now to install the null_16 on my galaxy gear. after each time i attempt to go into the recovery mode to actually install it, it reboots and resets the device. i have read numerous times to flash the null_03_TWRP2.7.tar.md5 file and i have done this with odin and received a pass at the top left of the odin program and then it reboots the galaxy gear. i then install the null_16 file on the root of the sd card directory with wondershare mobilego (left zipped as noted in several videos i have watched) after this i remove device from charging device and this is when i try to go to recovery modeto install. after getting to recovery and holding power button for approximately 3 seconds and release this is when it reboots and has reset itself. any help would greatly be appreciated and yes it is rooted with supersu. I am sure i am doing something wrong but not sure what.
ernie36564 said:
i have attempted several times now to install the null_16 on my galaxy gear. after each time i attempt to go into the recovery mode to actually install it, it reboots and resets the device. i have read numerous times to flash the null_03_TWRP2.7.tar.md5 file and i have done this with odin and received a pass at the top left of the odin program and then it reboots the galaxy gear. i then install the null_16 file on the root of the sd card directory with wondershare mobilego (left zipped as noted in several videos i have watched) after this i remove device from charging device and this is when i try to go to recovery modeto install. after getting to recovery and holding power button for approximately 3 seconds and release this is when it reboots and has reset itself. any help would greatly be appreciated and yes it is rooted with supersu. I am sure i am doing something wrong but not sure what.
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Read.
ernie36564 said:
i have attempted several times now to install the null_16 on my galaxy gear. after each time i attempt to go into the recovery mode to actually install it, it reboots and resets the device. i have read numerous times to flash the null_03_TWRP2.7.tar.md5 file and i have done this with odin and received a pass at the top left of the odin program and then it reboots the galaxy gear. i then install the null_16 file on the root of the sd card directory with wondershare mobilego (left zipped as noted in several videos i have watched) after this i remove device from charging device and this is when i try to go to recovery modeto install. after getting to recovery and holding power button for approximately 3 seconds and release this is when it reboots and has reset itself. any help would greatly be appreciated and yes it is rooted with supersu. I am sure i am doing something wrong but not sure what.
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Download mk7 for your country.... I don't care if you are already on it just do it! Flash with Odin then flash twrp recovery..... Use adb to boot to recovery....... Trust me it works!
Sent from my Note 3 SM-N900A rooted by Designgears
OMG i got it running!
thanks so much for all the work done with this rom... Everything seems to be running perfect...
At first i couldn't get it to flash properly... I was trying everything. Took hours to initially get the recovery going. It ended up being a driver issue and after a lot of reading and troubleshooting i was finally able to get it up and running.
One question that i have that i couldn't find the answer too... Is there any way to have the watch widget (either the stock clocks or watch styler) appear as a full screen widget without the launcher or the status bar at the top... yet keep the status bar and launcher on the other pages? I am assuming that i can't do it after reading countless of pages... Because i do like the full screen watch face.
Thanks again for all the hard work!
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eroracing said:
Download mk7 for your country.... I don't care if you are already on it just do it! Flash with Odin then flash twrp recovery..... Use adb to boot to recovery....... Trust me it works!
Sent from my Note 3 SM-N900A rooted by Designgears
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I had to follow this step in order to get the recovery to stick. No matter what i did including flashing the stock recovery then flashing twrp i couldnt get it going until i did this:
almulder1092 said:
Installing Null_ TWRP: (Version as of this tutorial is Null_ 03 TWRP)
Thanks to fOmey for this Null_ TWRP
Installing Null_ TWRP:
Preparation:
Download Null_ TWRP - fOmey
READ THE NULL_ TWRP Original Post
Installation:
Put your Gear into Download Mode
Connect your Gear to you PC.
Open Odin
Click on the PDA Button
Locate the Null_ TWRP file and select it. (It should be a .md5 file, if it is zipped, then unzip it)
Press Start
Once it is completed it will reboot the gear.
Null Quote:
If you find the recovery is not sticking & your Gear wipes when attempting to access recovery after flashing, you must root your Gear prior to installing TWRP again & Run the following commands in ADB:
*NOTE* You will gave to accept a supersuser request popup when executing "SU" command
*NOTE 2* Probably a good idea to run this prior to first installation (To save time)
Code:
$ adb shell
$ su
# mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p20 /system
# rm /system/recovery-from-boot.p
ADB stands for Android Debug Bridge
If needed "ADB" can be found here on xda - Thanks to shimp208
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gypsydigi said:
OMG i got it running!
thanks so much for all the work done with this rom... Everything seems to be running perfect...
At first i couldn't get it to flash properly... I was trying everything. Took hours to initially get the recovery going. It ended up being a driver issue and after a lot of reading and troubleshooting i was finally able to get it up and running.
One question that i have that i couldn't find the answer too... Is there any way to have the watch widget (either the stock clocks or watch styler) appear as a full screen widget without the launcher or the status bar at the top... yet keep the status bar and launcher on the other pages? I am assuming that i can't do it after reading countless of pages... Because i do like the full screen watch face.
Thanks again for all the hard work!
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I had to follow this step in order to get the recovery to stick. No matter what i did including flashing the stock recovery then flashing twrp i couldnt get it going until i did this:
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You cannot do what you are asking.... But you can set clock widget. Use Nova settings to hide notification bar, dock and scroll indicators then use gesture and button settings to create gesture to accommodate just about anything! I have swype down to open notification bar..... Swipe up open notification app.... Double tap opens app drawer and 2 finger Swipe up opens my dialer! Just set widget long press and resize to full screen. You may have to adjust colums and rows in Nova settings to accommodate whatever widget you are using in order to center properly. Hope this helps!
Sent from my Note 3 SM-N900A rooted by Designgears
On the newest release (16) there is support for custom boot animation and includes the null boot animation. Is that a part of the aroma installer or is the custom null boot animation a part of the rom that you cannot remove? I'd rather stick with the stock if you don't mind.
HuiFei - 2 DIN Pure Android 4.2.2/4.4.2/4.4.4 RK3066/RK3188 Car Stereo Radio Head Unit. KGL/KLD/RM/GS/JY/MD/KYD/BN/HA [ROOTED]
This is a new thread for this car dvd that was first reported on comment #2224 of the AN-21 U thread.
Probably you are here because:
you want to root your unit. Only units with ROMs 4.2.2 can be rooted (see below how). The only way to have a rooted 4.4.x is installing a pre-rooted ROM (see below how)
you have a problem (no internet, no sound, buttons do not work, bad mic quality, rear camera image not showing, door opening not showing, etc.
you want to upgrade your unit to a newer software that has sleep mode, personalized music app, personalized functions, root, xposed, can remap buttons, etc.
All this is covered in this post and most of the problems that you can have are summarized in this post too. Please read this first post before asking. And use the search function of the thread, before asking. Thanks.
TRICKS THAT MIGHT SAVE 1000 QUESTIONS ON THE THREAD
Read below and here for basic questions asked and answered 1000 times.
How to root my unit. Only 4.2.2 can be rooted with an app (see below). To have rooted 4.4x you must install a pre-rooted ROM (see below)
Get sound when in reverse (thanx to @Keylo Lo)
here
Engineering/Factory settings password "126" (thanx to @blankers)
This allows you to change logo, sound volume, SWC codification, etc.
Activate USB debugging --> Go to Factory Settings and enter password "adbon".
System sound is low compared to Radio--> Go to Factory settings and change volume levels
GPS button does not trigger GPS app You need to choose predefined GPS app, in Settings--> GPS
Get Into Recovery
1 Press reset button and power button together
2 After about 5 secs release reset button, but keep pressing power button
3 When booting screen appears release power button.
4 It boots into recovery.
--Update 1-- some units without front USB have a different procedure
Firstly power on the unit and then long press the power button and then reset. Then the unit will get three rings and you loose your hand on the power button and short press the power button again. (thanx @netay)
--Update 2-- some others have this procedure (thanx @R4D3N)
1. Turn off the unit by holding 3-4 sec the power button.
2. Hold the RESET button + POWER button for 5 sec
3. Release the RESET button and keep pressing the POWER button for 2 sec
4. Release the POWER button and wait. The Recovery menu appears.
5. With the Volume knob you can move up/down and long press on Volume/Power button to select the option.
Get Into Bootloader
The process is basically the same, with the difference that you need to have the computer attached to the unit via the front miniUSB (if you do not have a front USB, you will have to ask your seller how to get into bootloader mode)
1- boot the unit as usual.
2- plug the front usb of the unit to your computer usb.
3- Then, push the reset button and the power button at once and keep them pushed. The reset button is the tiny pin next to the mp3 sdcard. The power button is the volume knob. You will hear the power cut throught the speakers.
4- Release reset button and keep power button pushed. Now the unit will reboot. You will see nothing, just a black screen. Do not release the power button yet. Your computer will detect a " new hardware", that is the RolckChip. When you hear the windows noise of new detected hardware, you can release power button. It will automatically install the drivers.
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HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR SYSTEM
BEFORE UPGRADING YOUR UNIT YOU MUST KNOW
MCU your unit, there are many (KGL, KGL1, KGL2, KGL3, KGL4, KGL5, KLD, KLD1, KLD2, JY, GS, KYD, MD, BN, HA, MX), If you install the wrong MCU, you will brick your unit.
To know which one you have. Go to Settings -->About
If still not clear, see: here or here.
If you cannot find it here, it probably means that you are in the wrong thread.
Resolution of your unit. 800x480 or 1024x600. If you install the wrong ROM, you will brick your unit.
Chip of your unit RK3066 or RK3188. It does not really matter, ROMs and MCU are compatible between chips.
IT IS ADVISABLE TO BACKUP YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE PLAYING WITH IT
Upgrading is supposed to be a safe operation, but you never know what can happen. So, before updating make sure that:
1- To backup of your system the easiest way is download nandroid root from google play, and do a nandroid backup with TWRP format). Save it in your external SD.
2- make sure you can enter in bootloader mode (see below how to)
3- it is recommended to backup your apps and data (use titanium from google play). The update will do a factory reset.
FOLLOW THIS TO UPGRADE YOUR ROM AND/OR MCU
0- Do a back up (copy the files somewhere safe) of your internal SD card memory. It will be wiped during the process.
1- Download the ROM (Resolution 1024x600 or 800x480) and MCU (KGL, KLD, JY, GS,RM, MX, BN, HA) for your unit.
ROMs--> repository This will get you a file named update.img. There are different "flavors" of ROMs.
Code:
- [user=853627]@coudu[/user] (rooted, stock). Early v4.0 and v4.1 have some problems.
- [user=3590033]@Malaysk[/user] (rooted, with very useful mods, some come with NEXT launcher)
- [user=6041319]@dsa8310[/user] (rooted, almost stock)
MCUs--> Latest MCUs by Malaysk are here . This will get you a file named mcu.img
2- copy the update.img you have chosen to the root of your GPS card.
3- copy the mcu.img for your specific unit to the root of your GPS card (if you do not want to update mcu.img, you can skip this step)
4- insert back the GPS card to the unit. If no window pops up, reboot the unit. At boot, the presence of update.img will be detected and a pop up window will ask you whether you want to update your unit. It will automatically reboot into recovery mode and update your unit. Once done, remove update.img and mcu.img from the root of the gps card or you will be asked every boot for an update.
5- In some Coudu´s (sd partition of 3Gb) and Malaysk´s ROMs versions, it is necessary to do a factory reset just after the first boot so that everything works properly.
6- If you lost buttons or radio after the upgrade --> Go to Factory settings (password 126) and choose the proper canbus for your car and the radio chipset. You can change boot logo if you want.
* If you get Google services error after upgrading to KitKat see this and this
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THINGS YOU MAY WONDER BEFORE BUYING A HEADUNIT
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[B]- Boot Up:[/B]: time is around 30s.
[B]- GPS[/B]: GPS positions very fast. TomTom, Navigon, Sygic, and regular off-line GPS work. Navigon and Sygic have some problems with some ROMs
[B]- Stand by mode[/B]: Latest ROMs and MCU have the possibility of choosing stand by mode with various times chosen.
[B]- Radio:[/B] radio stations are saved as frequencies
[B]- Bluetooth contacts:[/B] contacts are saved on the device.
- Works fine with Bose system (Audi)
- Possible ground loop noise that needs some tricks to be removed (see section problems)
- Torque works and can run in parallel with A2DP
- ELM327 works (might need special app like CarService in very weird cases)
- Camera works (might be better to get the one with RK3188 chip)
- There is no automatic brightness control because the unit does not have light sensor, but there are apps that can help
- The touch screen is extremely responsive. It works as good as most phones.
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HOW TO ROOT AND INSTALL TWRP
Instructions to get root (thanx to @webdude12)
It only works for Android 4.2.2. If you want to root 4.4.x you need to take apart update.img and inject SuperUser app (this is only for experts as @coudu, @Malaysk, @dsa8310 ). The alternative is to install a 4.4.x pre-rooted image and you do not have to do anything else. See below in HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR UNIT section how to do it.
If you want to root your 4.2.2, download Root Master 2.1.1 here
Code:
1- Install the APK.
2- Make sure you are connected to WiFi and you have an internet connection.
3- Open Root Master (do not upgrade to newer version unless you can read chinese, The newest version has different options, all in chinese. Version 2.1.1 just has a button that says "root".))
4- Press root button
5- Chinese characters will flash across the screen.
6- A second popup box will appear, press the purple button.
The app will automatically install SuperUser.
This program connects to servers oversea sending hardware information. The downloads a script that will attempt to root the device. If the first script fails, it downloads additional ones. Future goal is monitor this communication with a data logger and find which script works, so that a unique program can be written to achieve root.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
How to install TWRP recovery (thanx to Abdul_pt from Freaktab and 1-2-Hak and coudu)
You do not really need to install TWRP unless you wanna mod the rom yourself, if you mod roms you will know that already.
- a.t.m. you need a mouse to use TWRP because touch is not working yet
- if you install TWRP, you will not be able to update the update.img and mcu.img the way it was explained above.
If you still want to install TWRP:
Android 4.2.2 800x480
Download files here
And follow the post by 1-2-Hak
Android 4.4.2 800x480
Follow this: this
TWRP for 1024x600
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TRICKS AND MODDED APPS THAT DO WONDERS
Install app without adb when regular install does not work
Sometimes the app won't install normally and you need to sideload it.. This means that you need a computer and adb wifi. There is another way with which you won't need a computer. You just need to install a terminal emulator (you need root ).
1- Download the terminal emulator app you prefer
2- Download the app you want to install to /mnt/sdcard
3- Open terminal emulator
4- On the terminal navigate to /mnt/sdcard by typing
Code:
- cd /mnt/sdcard
- su
- pm install "NameOfTheApp".apk
Done, you are app is now installed.
Modified Radio Apps
To install radios you need to copy the app using ESExplorer or Root Explorer straight to /system/app in place of MTCRadio.apk
Radio version 4.2.2 800x480
Blue theme (thanx @1-2-Hak)
Rally style Buttons have been moved and skin changed for a Rally like one.
Forest style. Colors have been changed and frequency name is in big.
Radio version 4.4.4 800x480
Blue tint. Stock radio with big names and all in blue shades.
Red tint
Radio version 4.4.4 (Malaysk v1, aka alive)
1024x600. Has animation, in blue tones
[*]Car Service. Allows to use SWC and buttons with 3rd party apps (Latest Malysk ROMs already include it).
Download here (thanx @@KeiserSozeyFr)
If it does not install, copy directly to /system/app
[*]Microntek HeadUnit Service Latest Malaysk ROMs include it. It allows to use SWC with non native apps. It allows to make calls and send messages from Android part of HU, and to show toasts. You can find it straight on Google Play.
There is a modified version (probably outdated) with early start of services here
[*]Moded Music app. Two versions. One is the original with expanded list, so full names can be seen, and the other one has the list integrated in the background so it is always visible.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53352994&postcount=894 (thanx to @dark alex)
anoher one here
[*]Set Loud Latest ROMs do no need it.
Method 1:
Just install this app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53463910&postcount=963 (thanx to @dark alex)Method 2:
You need Tasker or Automagic or similar app.
Set up a task that runs at boot with the following code as "shell command"
am broadcast -a com.microntek.irkeyDown --ei keyCode 44
How to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53553617&postcount=1058
[*]Speed-sincronized volume increase (AKA GALA)
This app will modify the volume of your unit according to the speed. The amount sensitivity can be adjusted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53441283&postcount=931 (thanx to @dark alex)
[*]PowerAmp Toast (thanx @agentdr8)
This app will show title/album/album art when tracks change while PowerAmp is in background.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53964813&postcount=1461
[*]Rear Camera without icons (icons were included in the KitKat version 4.4.2) (thanx @typos1 and 4pda.ru guys)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56888840&postcount=5096
[*] KLD Launcher 4.4.2 with bigger date
Launcher see picture
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FILE REPOSITORY, FIRMWARES and MCUs for KGL/KLD/GS/RM/JY/MD
Repository (everything is here, firmware up to date, mcus not so much)
More updated MCUs from @Malaysk & @darkleo --> here
Some of the firmwares are... (list not updated)
Custom KitKat 4.4.2 by 4pad.ru (RK3066)
Coudu's 4.4.4 v4.2 (RK3066) (January 2015 release), see here
- Coudu v4.0 and v4.1 have some problems. v4.2 is good (specially releases 150113 for KLD and 150113 for KGL). You might need MTCControlSettings.apk as in these latest releases coudu removed it.
Malaysk's roms (RK3066) w/ and w/o NEXT launcher, also 4.4.4 here
JY Android version is this one
Malaysk's roms (RK3066) version 24/05/15 Download here. It allows the remapping of the radio buttons.
dsa8310 JY rooted ROM 150513 (RK3188) Download here
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WIKI-Page
Basic info on everything
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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS FOUND BY THE USERS
Unfortunately the first issues with the promising unit arrived.
@webdude12 got a black screen while driving due to a broken clip (see attachment to figure out which one). One solution is to glue the clip so that it does not get loose. Not doing that can end up in major problems.
Unit might not boot on very hot conditions as it has a thermostate to avoid possible problems. It will work normally when cooled down.
Some apps do not show completely in the screen due to the low resolution.
However, there's a great solutions for that:
- you need root
- install xposed framework (google it)
- probably you need to sideload the apk with ADB as the unit refuses to install it normally.
- install "app settings" module in xposed framework (you can change dpi for individual apps and make them fit in the screen)
When add a google account, it doesn't show under accounts
fix --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53809274&postcount=1303
Wifi or buttons do not work after update to 1.86 or 1.99 firmware versions
- This happens because the MCU or kernel of the new version is not adequate for your unit. Luckily MCUs and kernels are mixable for the same unit.
fix --> Install newest firmware with an older MCU in the usual way. Then install the kernel of a version you know used to work.
To install kernel alone --> Here and files needed here.
Kernel install for doomies (with pics): here
No radio reception
fix --> your ground cable might be loose Sold it back. see this and this and this.
SD card unexpectedly removed // USB unexpectedly removed
fix --> Thanx to @ R4D3N here
Mic sound is awful
-- WARNING --
For any unit, before removing the capacitor with the purpose of separating the BT card from the internal mic, you must make sure (with a multimeter) that the capacitor to be cut interconnects the MIC entry of the BT card with the internal mic. Please note that the capacitor is on the motherboard in the immediate vicinity of the (vertical) BT card (pics on fix for JY units can help you)
fix for JY units --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57982083&postcount=7036
fix for KGL units --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55775852&postcount=3982 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55769511&postcount=3964
fix for KLD units --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56529110&postcount=4592
Bluetooth modules not pairing
fix --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56450438&postcount=4544
Google service error after upgrading to KitKat 4.4.2
fix --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56791126&postcount=4866
and --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56793317&postcount=4925
Wrong door being shown open. Only VW and KitKat 4.4.2
fix --> Go to factory settings, change "Rude"
TomTom not working on KK 4.4.*
fix --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56991862&postcount=5336
--WARNING-- if you installed chainfire SuperSU you have to slightly modify install-recovery.sh. You must substitute /system/xbin/su --daemon & --> /system/xbin/daemonsu --auto-daemon &
TomTom bundle: use maps stored on external SD// Update TomTom maps with map share free// Early start of softwares// SWC from boot/install-recovery.sh
see --> this (thanx to @dsa8310 WARNING: see post #10440 and comments therein when using install-recovery.sh)
summary of early start services commands --> here
Sygic not installing
see --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58983985&postcount=9020
3G USB Dongle not working properly
Probably is due to the USB is underpowered. Use a (externally) powered USB hub. Or follow this how to to power the USBs of your unit.
how to --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58949495&postcount=8949
short version-->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58970437&postcount=8983
the following 2-3 pages contain comments about that mod worth reading.
see --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58249825&postcount=7614
Another how to for external powered USB hub--> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58979534&postcount=9011
3G connection lost after some drive
see --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58539736&postcount=8162
and --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58982926&postcount=9017
DVR camera not recording or stopping - DailyRoads Voyager app
see --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58648519&postcount=8383
also --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58977534&postcount=9007
Viper4Android not working properly
Check this and look for Viper4Android config here
When I try to install an app, I cannot tap the "install" button
This happens because you are using a screen dimmer. It is a protection function. Just temporarily disable screen dimmer app and you will be able to install the app.
Radio does not show proper pty
Download this modified version (it is v 4.2.2) of RadioMTC
Start apps while booting, you need install-recovery.sh script (included in latest Malaysk ROM)
Read this post to understand how it works. If PowerAmp is auto starting at everyboot, see this
Improve Radio quality by replacing hardware parts. Thanks to 4pda.ru
see --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60895894&postcount=12932
and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60896400&postcount=12936
Remap radio buttons. Thanks to 4pda.ru and agentdr8
see -->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60941619&postcount=13030
Upgrade RK3066 to RK3188 (needs hardware replacement)
see --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60972222&postcount=13086
or this --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62832292&postcount=18752
Replace damaged touch screen
tutorial --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62832292&postcount=18752
I did not want to create a thread for this but I think it is best kept here then so if anyone want's to copy my signature to add aome links to the other sections here is it for you convenience:
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"MTCB" covers Klyde, HuiFei (KGL), Joyous (Joying is reseller), GS, Eonon and many more vendors. Please check Settings->About tablet -> MCU Version. If it starts with "MTCB-" you are right in above forums.
Please remove the asterisks (*) - That looks like this:
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"MTCB" covers Klyde, HuiFei (KGL), Joyous (Joying is reseller), GS, Eonon and many more vendors. Please check Settings->About tablet -> MCU Version. If it starts with "MTCB-" you are right in above forums.
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I am using MIUI Global 7.5| Stable (7.5.1.0 MXDMIDE) ROM & suddenly the notification area and lock screen is not working. The recent button and home button on the device is also not working. I was researching the web regarding the bug is android which might be causing this issue?
See this link here >> Android Police link >>
How To Fix Missing Home And Recents Buttons, And Notification Shade That Refuses To Pull Down After Android Update
Second Link >> Google Plus Link of PaulOBrien >>See this also
Now both the above try to resolve by connecting the mobile to you desktop/lappy in order to execute the command. There is an alternate option available here which might also work >> S7 Edge not showing notifications in tray and "recent apps" button and settings button dnt work
It talk about doing it by following this steps
"And I followed what the user Mike Tompkins said: "Did this using nova launcher. Long press home screen choose shortcut, activities, setup wizard, setup wizard test activity. Creates shortcut, open follow directions. Not sure if it really helps. Didn't have issue."
Here's the fix, being broken down dummy style:
1) Download Nova Launcher & set it as default to replace TouchWiz.
2) Long press on the home screen.
3) Choose Widgets.
4) At the top, under Nova Launcher, scroll to the right & press & hold on Activities and place it somewhere empty on the home screen.
5) Scroll down to Setup Wizard. I saw 2 Setup Wizard options.
6) Under the first Setup Wizard option, I opened it & scrolled down to the 3rd choice which said ".SetupWizardTestActivity". It might be in a different spot for you, but look at the small writing, that's how I saw this one.
7) Select that to create the widget shortcut.
8) Open it. Apparently you're supposed to have a menu to go through and just click through "Next", but there wasn't one for me.
The screen just flashed and then next thing you know, everything works!
But I am unable to find the .".SetupWizardTestActivity"
Any suggestion?
Moreover whenever I am going to developer option I see this message "Developer option is not available for this user"
I am sure I don't have any other user added to this handset.
Help & suggestions?
I have been able to access the device using abd, after adding permission, and have downloaded the logcat files of the device which is attached herewith >> Unable to attach logcat as am a new user, let me know how I can add them.
Now when I am connecting the devices via adb, the devices are showing in adb devices.
When i am executing this command >> adb shell am start -n com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardTestActivity
I am getting this following message:
Starting: Intent { cmp=com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardTestActivity }
Error type 3
Error: Activity class {com.google.android.setupwizard/com.google.android.setupwizard.SetupWizardTestActivity} does not exist.
I am not sure why this problem is appearing? any help to fix this issue of home button, recent button, notification issues fixed?
thing happened to you,seems like a system ui absence .. just reflash the rom ot try any other custom roms available.. or just a factory reset might help,,if not hepfull, i would insist you to try a custom rom..
btw are you rooted??
thilak devraj said:
thing happened to you,seems like a system ui absence .. just reflash the rom ot try any other custom roms available.. or just a factory reset might help,,if not hepfull, i would insist you to try a custom rom..
btw are you rooted??
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Yes the problem seems to be System UI or something, I am not sure. I had rooted the device after the problem appeared, but it didn't able to resolve the issue. Today I had installed MIUI 8.0 on the device and all the problem disappeared, so it seemed like the problem, was with the bug in MIUI 7, or inherent bug when upgrading from KitKat to MM.
Hi all,
once my S5 mini boots up, it shows "System UI has stopped Working" and shows only my wallpaper. Power button is still working (i.e. shutdown menu appears), home button turns on display, anything else doesn't work.
Here is what I tried without success:
- remove SIM/SD
- go to airplane mode (possible from the menu when holding down power)
- Boot into "safe mode"
- Wipe cache in recovery mode
- use Kies (and Lite) to copy/reset (not working..)
- use Smart Switch to copy data to another phone
What seems to be the problem is the "Google App", according to various posts; e.g. [1, 2, ...]. But I cannot access settings and disable the app.
Is there any way to activate adb without being able to grant permissions from the phone and use it to remove the app? Any other ways to uninstall/reset this particular app?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
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Alright, it didn't leave me alone
I managed to get my files by flashing TWRP into recovery and getting contacts2.db (and everything else I needed) with adb pull.
Even wiping the Dalvik / ART Cache and the Cache from TWRP had no effect on the hangup. Even bute-deleting the searchbar-app didnt do nothing.
Godspeed to everyone with the same problem.